Social Support Specialist, Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Social Work and Workforce Support Specialist plays a dual role providing compassionate psychosocial support to hospice patients and families while also supporting employee engagement, retention, and workforce well-being initiatives. This position delivers social work services in accordance with hospice regulations and interdisciplinary care standards, while also serving as a resource for staff support programs, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational morale-building efforts. The role requires the ability to balance patient-facing responsibilities with employee-focused support, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with clinical teams, Human Resources, and leadership to enhance both patient care and employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree preferred in accordance with hospice standards.
• Current Social Work licensure consistent with state and hospice regulatory requirements.
• Experience in hospice, healthcare, or human services preferred.
• Ability to balance dual responsibilities while maintaining role clarity and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, psychosocial care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, retention, and support strategies in healthcare settings preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Creative problem‑solving skills with a focus on low‑cost, high‑impact employee support initiatives.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel as require

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred in accordance with hospice standards.
• Experience in hospice, healthcare, or human services preferred.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, retention, and support strategies in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services in accordance with hospice regulations and interdisciplinary care standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff support programs, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational morale-building efforts.
• Balance patient-facing responsibilities with employee-focused support.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical teams, Human Resources, and leadership to enhance both patient care and employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees